raindrops

Definition of raindropsnext
plural of raindrop

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for raindrops
Noun
  • The Bruins’ bat boy’s tears stained the front of Cholowsky’s jersey as his sobs grew heavier by the second.
    Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 June 2026
  • The 22-year-old Wembanyama was emotional, bursting into tears as the final horn blew and again choking back emotions after being named the Most Valuable Player of the WCF.
    CNN.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • Beside her, the dog shakes itself, droplets flying from it, then fixes her with an appraising gaze.
    Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
  • The microscopic droplets released from a flushing toilet can rise 4 feet in the air and be inhaled or land on bathroom surfaces.
    Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
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“Raindrops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raindrops. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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